I just heard that he is retiring due to health reasons. I know it's selfish, but I was hoping that Genesis would do a small tour with Peter and Steve(maybe a Lamb tour) or with Steve(that way they can play up to Wind & Wuthering).

I think he is very underrated as a drummer. I know I underrated him until I started playing drums and listening to him in the fusion band Brand X and then going back and actually "listening" to what he did in Genesis: Behind The Lines, Squonk, Dance On A Volcano, Los Endos even Turn It On Again and everything off of Seconds Out.

One of my influences and not just because I'm a lefty.

I think he is a great drummer, singer, and songwriting, he's had a hell of a career and as a fan I am selfish because I wish he would have continued but he has given us a lifetime of music.

Whew. One down, two more to go.

I like his days in Genesis best though some of his solo stuff is pretty good. He did delve into syrupy stuff that had me scratching my head.

It's always been hit and miss. Some of his stuff (Genesis/early solo) is really good and timeless. But other stuff is disney soundtrack horrid.

I've always liked most of Phil Collins work through to the early nineties. I got sick of the 80's hit stuff pretty quick at the time. But I have to say re-visitng some of it recently I was shocked how well I liked it listening with fresh ears. Holds up real well.

I always remember in the early MTV days where Genesis would get a lot of airplay and being blown away by a drummer who sang. In my young eyes that just didn't seem like it should work - but it did. I also kinda like that he was a "rock star" who looked like a regular dude. Made it seem like he was always about the music rather than an image.

I really enjoyed the horns as part of his music. Good stuff!

Sad day. Love Phil Collins' work.

Meh. He's had a good run. Can't fault his reasoning for wanting to stay home and enjoy life, either. he sez he wants to spend time with his children and besides, he looked at the modern music scene and felt that he "didn't belong" anymore.

Phil's earned a happy retirement.

I wasn't aware he was doing anything recently. I remember the Genesis reunion a few years back, but other than that, I thought he was pretty much retired already. I just don't understand why a guy that can do anything when ever he wants to do it has to retire. He's not punching a time clock for gosh sakes!

150 millions albums he's sold combined with everything......not too shabby, I'd retire too

He's The King, he knows.